Pat C. answers “I am reading Ann Patchett's...”

Carol Carreau asked this question about Commonwealth:

I am reading Ann Patchett's "Commonwealth." It's my first Patchett and WOW... now I want to dive in to all things Patchett. Any recommendations of where I should land next?

Pat C. Here's my two cents worth. I have read everything she has published except for her second novel, "Taft". My personal favorite is "Run", possibly becau…moreHere's my two cents worth. I have read everything she has published except for her second novel, "Taft". My personal favorite is "Run", possibly because it was reviewed in "The New Yorker" with a lengthy profile on her.
After reading "Commonwealth", I was so hungry for more that I'm making another run through all of her novels. I wouldn't start with her debut although it is definitely worth reading at some point. Also her non-fiction is an entirely different experience than her novels, but also a good way to get to know her better as a person. (less)

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Nora Hope I loved Taft and Bel Conto, especially. I've never read Run so I will check it out. Thanks. ...more
Sep 26, 2016 07:53AM

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